A bronze figure of Tara
Nepal, circa 15th century
Standing with her right hand in Varadamudra and her left raised in Vitarkamudra, dressed in a diaphanous ankle-length dhoti and adorned with pendant sashes and various jewellery, with lotuses blossoming at both shoulders, the face with downcast eyes and a benevolent expression surmounted by a foliate tiara
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A bronze figure of Tara
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : CIRCA 15TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 320
- Price realised : USD 37,500
- Estimate : USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
- Provenance : Collection of Don José Cangas, Madrid, acquired from Isidor Kahane, Zurich, 16 February 1977